Turizm İşletmeciliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The Tourism Management program aims to train individuals with an innovative educational approach who possess critical thinking, discussion, and analytical skills, as well as a strong sense of responsibility. The program seeks to equip students with high-quality education in the field, fostering innovative, productive, and entrepreneurial human resources. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to adapt to the dynamic structure of the tourism industry and are prepared to compete as professionals at both national and international levels.

Education and training are conducted in a formal education format. Additionally, an internship program is carried out in tourism enterprises approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Internship Commission of the Tourism Management Department.

• Gains knowledge of current sources published in the field of tourism; recognizes and uses relevant tools and equipment.
• Interprets and applies theoretical knowledge acquired in tourism; identifies problems, analyzes them, and develops solutions.
• Possesses reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills in English related to the field.
• Achieves effective communication skills in at least one foreign language other than English in the field of tourism.
• Conducts research related to the field, actively participates in project development and execution when necessary.
• Understands and applies national and international legal regulations and professional standards related to the field; acts responsibly while adhering to universal ethical codes and cultural values.
• Develops a positive attitude toward lifelong learning in the field of tourism; recognizes and understands different cultures and stakeholders; effectively communicates with guests and collaborators and demonstrates presentation skills.
• Pays attention to personal care, hygiene, clothing, and appearance as required by the tourism sector.

1. Professional Knowledge and Skills

2. Communication and Language Competencies

3. Digital Competencies

4. Problem-Solving and Crisis Management

5. Teamwork and Leadership

6. Environmental and Sustainability Awareness

• Each course in the program includes a midterm exam and a final exam. In some courses, assignments may also be evaluated.
• For detailed information on assessment and evaluation methods, course information packages should be reviewed.
• The midterm exam contributes 30% to the final grade, while the final exam contributes 70%.
• A relative grading system is applied.
• To pass a course, a student must obtain a minimum of 50 out of 100 points.

The coefficients of letter grades in the relative and absolute evaluation methods are determined according to the following table:

The most recent grade obtained in a repeated course is included in the overall grade point average (GPA). All grades are recorded on the student’s transcript.

To pass a course, the minimum passing grade must be CC. However, students with a GPA of CB (2.50) or higher are also considered successful with a DD grade, which is recorded as DB with a coefficient of 2.00 on the transcript.

For courses where assignments and practical applications are significant, the percentage of coursework affecting the midterm grade, the method for determining semester/year-long success in laboratory and project-based courses, and its impact on the final grade are set and announced by the relevant faculty or school board.

For courses with unlimited exam rights, where students have previously qualified to take the final exam, the final grade is determined solely based on the semester/year-end exam score, without considering coursework or midterm results. The results of single-course exams are accepted and evaluated as the final grade.

Additionally, the following letter grades are used in transcripts:

1. DZ (Absence): Given for credit courses where the student has registered but has not met the attendance requirement. It is considered as an FF and affects the GPA.
2. BL (Pass): Given to students who pass non-credit courses. It does not affect the GPA.
3. BZ (Fail): Given to students who fail or are absent in non-credit courses. It does not affect the GPA.
4. MF (Exempt): Given to students who pass proficiency or exemption exams. It does not affect the GPA.
5. TR (Transfer): Given to students who transfer from another university or are re-admitted through ÖSYM exams for courses deemed equivalent. It does not affect the GPA.

Course Repetition

Article 24 - Students who receive an FF, FD, DD, DZ, or BZ grade in a course, or who have not taken the course in its designated semester, must retake it in the first available semester. If these are elective courses, students may choose another elective course instead.

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, training, and other activities conducted in higher education institutions.
• Every year, YÖK publishes "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" on higher education institutions, prepared according to criteria set by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
• Additionally, YÖK publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" annually, containing academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations, are also shared with the public.

Quality Assurance in Undergraduate Programs

The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Development and Approval of Curricula
   1.1. YÖK sets the minimum standards and criteria required for establishing undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.
   1.2. The curricula of undergraduate programs and the learning outcomes that each program aims to provide are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with YÖK's fundamental principles on these matters.
   1.3. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions after approval by YÖK, following acceptance by the relevant Deans' Council.

2. Assessment and Evaluation
   The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program are carried out according to the education, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in line with YÖK's fundamental principles.

3. Certification
   Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree diploma upon successfully completing the course credits and other requirements set by the higher education institution.

4. Self-Assessment and External Evaluation

   • As part of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter their "Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports" for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year.
   • YÖKAK shares its "Institutional Feedback Report" on the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public.
   • Accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK serve as proof that the programs meet quality assurance standards.
   • YÖKAK regularly reviews and updates the required qualifications as per its regulations.

Tourism Academicians Association (TUADER) - Tourism Education Evaluation and Accreditation Board (TURAK)

Accreditation Period: 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2029

Candidates must complete the processes determined by ÖSYM and pass the required exams within the academic and legal regulations of the university. This includes holding a high school or equivalent diploma and obtaining a sufficient score on the Student Selection Examination.

A student who has started an equivalent program domestically or abroad may apply for a transfer. The acceptance of students is reviewed before the start of the semester, considering each applicant's qualifications and the degree level they are applying for, and is evaluated on an individual basis.

Graduates of the Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management have a wide range of career opportunities in hospitality and hotel management, travel and transportation, gastronomy and food & beverage, event planning and organization, public sector and academia, as well as digital and entrepreneurial fields.

They can work in hotels as managers, receptionists, reservation specialists, or sales and marketing executives. In the travel sector, they can pursue careers as tour operators, agency managers, or airline ground services staff. In the food and beverage industry, they can take on roles in restaurant and café management, kitchen operations, or catering services. Additionally, they can work as event planners for congresses, fairs, and festivals.

Graduates also have opportunities in public institutions such as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, where they can work in specialist and supervisory roles, or they can pursue an academic career. Those interested in the digital world can specialize in tourism technologies, online booking systems, social media management, or tourism entrepreneurship, making a significant impact in the industry.

Language proficiency, digital skills, and industry experience provide graduates with a strong advantage in the job market.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

          1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor, and Credit Transfer Between Institutions

          1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Bachelor's Education for Graduates of Vocational High Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article 35)

          2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Council

The qualification is continuously valid.